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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 283.78 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 283.78 and 122.81 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 283.78 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/283.78 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 283.78 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 34,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,851.42/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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